​Laverne Cox Apologizes for Forgetting to Introduce Metallica at the Grammys

Metallica and Lady Gaga's Grammy duet provided us with some seriously disastrous live television last night (February 12). As previously reported, frontman James Hetfield was left shouting the words to "Moth Into Flame" into the void of the Staples Center when someone failed to turn his mic on — but things were already heading downhill before the performers even stepped on stage.

Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox was tasked with announcing the collaboration, but neglected to mention Metallica by name, introducing the performers as "eight-time Grammy winners and six-time Grammy award winner, Lady Gaga."

To be honest, the band probably didn't mind having their name left off that trainwreck of a performance, but Cox has since issued a statement apologizing for the misspoken TV segment.

She tweeted an apology to the band and their fans, signing off with: "Love you Metallica. You rock."

I am so sorry to #Metallica and all their fans. I am told I didn't say their names during the intro. Love you Metallica. You Rock. #Grammys